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Rivage Traps You In A Beautiful Space Station Where Time Has Gone Wrong
Rivage, a first-person sci-fi puzzle adventure game, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation. Developed by 9525-0106 Québec Inc. / Exnilo Studio and published by Raw Fury, the game strands players as researcher Miranda on the A.R.E.S. space station where a mysterious phenomenon has caused time to become unstable. Players must explore the station, uncover clues, and solve puzzles involving time manipulation to unravel the mystery of the crew's disappearance.
Monster Hunter producer says "the desire is there" at Capcom for a movie reboot, but it depends on the…
Monster Hunter series producer Ryozo Tsujimoto expressed Capcom's interest in a new live-action movie adaptation, despite the critical and commercial failure of the 2020 film. Tsujimoto stated that a future movie depends on the right director, timing, and companies aligning, emphasizing that the desire is present but requires careful consideration.
Rivage Review – A beautiful mess
Rivage is a visually stunning and audibly impressive first game from the two-person Exnilo Studio, but its beautiful presentation is marred by frustratingly obtuse puzzles, a lifeless story, and clunky mechanics. The game's energy management system and reliance on hidden information often lead to aimless wandering and a lack of satisfaction. The review also notes anxiety surrounding the game's early development use of AI, which may have contributed to its shallow execution.
The Rabbit Haul Blends Cult Of The Lamb, Vampire Survivors, And Plants Vs. Zombies, And This Indie Already Has A Big Launch Deal
The Rabbit Haul is a new indie game that blends elements from Cult of the Lamb, Vampire Survivors, and Plants Vs. Zombies, featuring a day/night cycle where players farm crops and defend them from raccoons. The game is available at a discounted launch price of $11.99 on PC, with mentions of PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X availability.
I'm taking off my shirt to go nunchuck mode and feed swords to a panda in Wo Long 2, Team Ninja's unique blend…
Team Ninja's Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember offers a unique take on the Three Kingdoms period with supernatural elements and a blend of Nioh's loot system and Dynasty Warriors' battlefield scope. The preview highlights the game's refined combat, including the return of the morale system and the inventive Spirit mechanic, alongside new open-world elements and engaging side activities like feeding pandas.
Rivage review - in space, no one can hear you solve puzzles
Rivage is a fun and varied first-person puzzle game set on a sci-fi space station where players must solve environmental puzzles to uncover the fate of the crew. Its time-loop mechanic and well-integrated challenges offer a contemplative experience, though some puzzles can be fiddly with a controller.
Control Resonant review: Paranormal pandemonium
Control Resonant offers a melee-focused action RPG experience with protagonist Dylan Faden navigating a paranormal-infested Manhattan. While sometimes repetitive and visually intense, the game retains Remedy's signature weirdness and explores fascinating narrative threads, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the Remedy-verse. The review copy was provided for PlayStation 5, with the game also releasing on Xbox Series X/S and PC on September 24, 2026.
Ace Combat 8 Wings of Theve pre-orders have taken flight on Xbox and PS5, and it's your only chance to grab The…
Pre-orders for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve are now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X, with a release date set for October 2, 2026. A special pre-order bonus includes a digital copy of the classic Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War, which will not be sold separately. The game also features a Deluxe Edition with early access and cosmetic items, and a Joker Flight Pack version with additional physical merchandise.
Best Games to Play When You Only Have 30 Minutes
This article discusses how to find the best games for short play sessions, focusing on titles that can be enjoyed in 30-minute windows. It highlights genres like roguelites and certain multiplayer games, along with specific examples like Balatro, Rocket League, and Stardew Valley, emphasizing games with quick restarts, low re-entry costs, and constant saving.
Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked Brings The Forgotten Realms To Xbox
Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked is now available on Xbox Series X|S and PC for £24.99, bringing a tactical cooperative digital board game experience to the Forgotten Realms. The game features turn-based combat, choice-driven storytelling, and supports up to four players with cross-platform play. A premium expansion, Twilight's End, is also available for £8.39, adding a third campaign.
Blizzard layoffs are reportedly imminent, days after an exciting BlizzCon and a seemingly popular World of Warcraft: Forever beta
Reports indicate that Blizzard Entertainment is facing imminent layoffs, despite recent successes like a popular beta for World of Warcraft: Forever and announcements at BlizzCon 2026. These cuts are expected to affect the company as part of broader job reductions within the Xbox division.
Dune: Awakening Arrives on XBOX With New Ways to Play
Dune: Awakening has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and via Xbox Game Pass, coinciding with a major update that introduces a full single-player mode, extensive gameplay customization, and the conclusion of Book One. The game, an open-world survival RPG set on Arrakis, has received numerous improvements since its initial PC release, making it the optimal time to experience its deep crafting, base building, and combat systems.
Alien: Isolation 2 artist says Creative Assembly has to 'recontextualize' things from the film that would 'be believable' in the game's outdoor setting, and it makes sense 'through the lens of someone from the 1970s'
Creative Assembly is developing Alien: Isolation 2 with a new outdoor colony setting, which requires recontextualizing elements from the original film and game to fit a 1970s-inspired retro-futuristic aesthetic. The team is focusing on adapting iconic designs to be believable in an outdoor environment, ensuring manufacturing techniques and materials align with the era.
Graveyard Keeper 2 släpps senare i dag, men har redan dragit in 25 miljoner
Graveyard Keeper 2 is set to release today, with its publisher Tinybuild reporting that pre-orders for the PC version alone have already generated 25 million Swedish kronor. The game, which blends Stardew Valley-like gameplay with a medieval graveyard management theme, will also be available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. A demo is available with progress carrying over to the full game.
Creative Assembly says Alien: Isolation 2's custom tech enabled a 'realistic' atmosphere Unreal Engine 5 couldn't — 'We felt that a custom solution would give us that perfect frame response that you want in that kind of really, really dark environment'
Creative Assembly states that custom lighting and audio technology developed for Alien: Isolation 2 allowed for a more realistic and terrifying atmosphere than Unreal Engine 5 alone could provide. The developers explained that their custom solution offered better control over dark environments and material reflections, enhancing the game's horror elements.
More Xbox layoffs imminent as Activision takes control of Halo claim reports
Microsoft's Xbox division is reportedly planning another wave of significant layoffs, potentially affecting hundreds of employees this week, as part of a broader studio consolidation. Reports suggest that the Halo franchise and its associated studios may be moved under Activision Blizzard. This follows multiple rounds of job cuts and studio closures at Xbox over the past few years, which the article attributes to poor management.
I Hear Them Review | TheXboxHub
I Hear Them is a surprisingly enjoyable horror mini-adventure where players control a cat named Lola to hunt rats in a house. The game, developed by Strange Presence, features unique mechanics like using Lola as a radar and launching her at rodents. While the narrative is minimal and the player character is undefined, the game's surprising twists and the charm of Lola make it a standout experience.
Bungie says it's "not done with Destiny", aims to earn back player trust by restoring archived Destiny 2 content
Bungie has announced plans to restore archived Destiny 2 content, including campaigns, raids, and destinations, in an effort to regain player trust after layoffs and criticism. Studio heads Poria Torkan and Josh Deane acknowledged past missteps in focusing on vision over player enjoyment and stated that Destiny remains foundational to Bungie's future. The studio also provided an update on Marathon, confirming it was not intended to replace Destiny and will evolve into a deeper survival experience.
Panda: Shards of Aurora Review | TheXboxHub
Panda: Shards of Aurora is a budget 2D platformer that borrows heavily from Kung Fu Panda, featuring a rotund panda protagonist. While the controls are responsive, the game suffers from a lack of depth in its mechanics, level design, and enemies, leading to a repetitive and overly easy experience that is quickly forgotten.
Bubble Stomp Review | TheXboxHub
Bubble Stomp offers a challenging puzzle-platformer experience that contrasts with the more forgiving Bubble Bobble. While its mechanics can be finicky and lead to frustration, the game provides clever level design and optional collectibles that allow players to tailor the difficulty. It ultimately delivers a demanding but rewarding experience, even if it doesn't quite reach the top tier of precision platformers.
